Perhaps because I don't mind agreeing to disagree but something I really enjoy here are the times when someone I previously thought was a dope says something I think is smart and they are moved from my imaginary dope to my imaginary sharp list. :)
Throughout my life I strive to keep an open mind so I don't miss something profound. There are some people here I have "known" for years, respect and think I would like to work with and might even enjoy them as a friend. There are others who I wonder how they manage to tie their shoes this morning let alone pass NCLEX but again I continue to keep an open mind and very often I am pleasantly surprised.
Do you change favorite posters here or are you consistent with who you appreciate and who you aren't so thrilled with? Does anyone block members? My curiosity would never allow that, lol.
The Green Tea is a lie?!?!?!?! I feel so ..... violated.
Oh god, no .... please don't say that, I'm so sorry .... my name is a carryover from the late, late, long-lamented AOL communities, where I was a leader in the RN community and ran (what else?) a student homework helper chat a few evenings a week. I could drink it then ...
Oh god, no .... please don't say that, I'm so sorry .... my name is a carryover from the late, late, long-lamented AOL communities, where I was a leader in the RN community and ran (what else?) a student homework helper chat a few evenings a week. I could drink it then ...
One of these days, we'll get the sarcasm font. :)
Gawds, aol chat rooms! Ha! Those WERE the days! Anyway, I stand firmly to say GrnTea is not a lie. lol And if we're compiling liked member lists, you're totally on mine, if anything, for having infinitely more patience than I could ever imagine having myself (and that's coming from a nurse who gets teased all the time for being way too patient with onery patients).
I've only ever blocked one person, and it was someone who was literally stalking my posts all over the board just to be able to say nasty things to and about me. She also attacked me in private messages. Much of her vitriol, even though it was clearly name calling and many times off topic, I could not get the mods to delete. She's a very long term member here and for some reason she fixated on me, and the only way I had of dealing with it was to block her. I actually feel a little sorry for her, because she seemed to be acting truly mentally ill for a while. Seriously, I'm not important enough for an internet stranger to spend that kind of time and energy on. It was really weird.
Before you say it (you must not have much of a life) I find AN highly entertaining, enlightening and addictive. Blocking someone would seem like cheating myself out of a good laugh or eye roll.
Some folks, I heartily agree with, are so good at articulating their positions, I will quote them in personal conversations, uncredited of course. The crazier ones help me articulate my own position to where I can respond on a public professional board.
I don't have so much tolerance for stupidity and whining. I sometimes have to sit on my fingers or even cancel a vitriolic post of my own. Their disclaimer at the start of a rant or vent, though, is EXTREMELY helpful. Keeps me off the moderator's radar.
The posters I follow a little more closely have a special (imaginary) place in my heart. I have been delighted by their witty comebacks, amazed by their patience, awed by their knowledge, surprised by their maturity and just really happy for folks who have found their way.
I don't live for the "likes" but it's nice to be heard and even nicer when you get my humor.
Specializes in Oncology; medical specialty website.
Perhaps because I don't mind agreeing to disagree but something I really enjoy here are the times when someone I previously thought was a dope says something I think is smart and they are moved from my imaginary dope to my imaginary sharp list. :)
Throughout my life I strive to keep an open mind so I don't miss something profound. There are some people here I have "known" for years, respect and think I would like to work with and might even enjoy them as a friend. There are others who I wonder how they manage to tie their shoes this morning let alone pass NCLEX but again I continue to keep an open mind and very often I am pleasantly surprised.
Do you change favorite posters here or are you consistent with who you appreciate and who you aren't so thrilled with? Does anyone block members? My curiosity would never allow that, lol.
I'm pretty consistent with members whose posts I "like." This may sound petty, but there are certain categories of posters I don't bother reading. (I'm not going to be specific here.)
I try not to read posts from laypersons/patients who post here. I'm here to discuss topics with my peers, not listen to someone kvetch because his/her pillows weren't fluffed q2h. This is what I consider my safe haven from complaining patients.
I don't think I have blocked anyone. But you never know...
ETA: I want to say "Thank You" to the many posters who have been so kind to me regarding my struggle with cancer, particularly RubyVee and tnbutterfly, and others whose names I can't recall at the moment--I'm throwing the "chemobrain card."
I've had a lot of fun posting on here and learning. I get SOOOO mad sometimes that I end up cracking myself up. I mean, who has a fit over strangers on the internet?
There are a lot of people on here I respect a ton, even though I feel like an alien from another planet when reading some of their posts.
There are a lot of attitudes and positions that I can't relate to, but respect. There are also a few that just **** me off, but I've figured out that's because of my own biases.
I also like being the odd one out. I usually have a different perspective from 75% of the posters on here. Sometimes it's a good thing, sometimes I'm just plain wrong. But I have fun.
Sometimes I'm a little too blunt, and have to be reeled in. Holier-than-thou types push every single one of my buttons, then tap-dance on them. I get a little, well, bewitchy.
I don't think I've ever blocked anyone, but that's probably because I haven't been motivated enough to figure out how.
Some of my favorite posters are the COBS and the new people who are snarky. I love snark (except when it's aimed at me, of course).
I've only ever blocked one person, and it was someone who was literally stalking my posts all over the board just to be able to say nasty things to and about me. She also attacked me in private messages. Much of her vitriol, even though it was clearly name calling and many times off topic, I could not get the mods to delete. She's a very long term member here and for some reason she fixated on me, and the only way I had of dealing with it was to block her. I actually feel a little sorry for her, because she seemed to be acting truly mentally ill for a while. Seriously, I'm not important enough for an internet stranger to spend that kind of time and energy on. It was really weird.
Jeez, Red, if you don't like me, you could just come out and say it.
Specializes in CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching.
You can block posters?
Seriously, I've never tried it. (Unless I've done it accidentally, which I suppose is always a possibility). Sometimes I find that reading some entirely stupid and wrong-headed post written by a poster without the common sense God gave a cow is just what I need to wake me up in the middle of a slow night shift.
Then there are those professionally articulate posts I wish I'd written. Wouldn't want to block those posters or else how could I plagerize (err. . . . LEARN) from them?
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Oh god, no .... please don't say that, I'm so sorry .... my name is a carryover from the late, late, long-lamented AOL communities, where I was a leader in the RN community and ran (what else?) a student homework helper chat a few evenings a week. I could drink it then ...